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Bravekids.org helps children with disabilities, chronic, life threatening illnesses and special needs by providing thousands of resources & medical information on childhood conditions, plus message boards to connect children and parents to others sharing similar challenges. (You will find medical information on conditions such as autism, cancer, cerebral palsy, ADHD & ADD, just to name a few.

Provide support, current information, and understanding to those affected by the Arnold Chiari malformation and syringomyelia. Staffed by dedicated volunteers, the World Arnold Chiari Malformation Association (WACMA) is committed to providing heartfelt support, current information, and understanding to those affected by Arnold Chiari Malformations, Syringomyelia, and related conditions.site features our member recommended doctors listing, a variety of helpful articles, illustrations and general information about Chiari and related conditions, tips on dealing with symptoms, the largest database of archived information of any Chiari support group in the world, and more

When a child with cerebral palsy is unable to attend school, parents may opt to have the school come to them. By law, Home and Hospital Teaching (HHT) is a program that must be offered to students who are unable to attend a regular school program due to a physical or emotional condition. Normally, these programs are offered for a short period of time, but in some cases are appropriate for long term education.

University of Michigan Health System - Development & Behavior Resources. A Guide to Information & Support for Parents

National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Diseases and Conditions Index (DCI). This Web-based health index gives you a quick and easy way to get complete and dependable information about heart, lung, and blood diseases and sleep disorders.

Online home of the nation's largest wish-granting organization. Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has given hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Grants a child's wish in the U.S. every 41 minutes."

Information on completed clinical trial conducted to assess the safety and efficacy of oral Glycopyrrolate Liquid in the management of problem drooling associated with cerebral palsy or other neurologic conditions in children

Data involving orthopaedic conditions and rehabilitation aspects of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders will be collected and stored as part of the normal clinical care of patients seen in the University of Florida (UF) and Shands Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute.

Lab Tests Online has been designed to help you, as a patient or family caregiver, to better understand the many clinical lab tests that are part of routine care as well as diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of conditions and diseases

A preeminent non-profit professional association of pediatric neurologists in the United States, Canada, and worldwide devoted to fostering the discipline of child neurology and promoting the optimal care and welfare of children with neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders. These disorders include epilepsy, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, learning disabilities, complex metabolic diseases, nerve and muscle diseases and a host of other highly challenging conditions

AAOS American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Information on orthopaedic conditions and treatments, injury prevention, wellness and exercise and more

HBOT involves the inhalation of 100% oxygen inside a chamber pressurized above sea-level atmospheric pressure.

Internet's most comprehensive resource for movement disorder information and the hub of movement disorder activities on the web.WE MOVE is a not-for-profit organization that utilizes creativity, innovation, and collaborative approaches to improve awareness, diagnosis, and management of movement disorders among people living with these conditions and the professionals who care for them. Educational Programs and Resources for Professionals

Largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. Advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides professional development, advocates for individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.

The Harvard Stem Cell Institute's overall aim is to use the power of stem cell biology to understand and ultimately treat selected diseases and conditions.

NICHD Center for Developmental Biology & Perinatal Medicine (CDBPM). The CDBPM supports scientists who are advancing fundamental and clinical knowledge about maternal health and problems of child development, including preterm labor and birth, intellectual and developmental disabilities, congenital and genetic disorders, fetal growth restriction, and other conditions. The Center and its programs aim to maximize human development, prevent diseases and disorders, and improve diagnoses, therapy, and clinical care.

PubMed Abstract - The cerebellum: anatomy, distribution of mediators and their receptors, communication with hypothalamic structures and comparison with the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus under conditions of stress

How Hip Dysplasia Works at Discovery Health - Article outlines introduction, anatomy, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment of hip dysplasia

National Center on Physical Activity and Disability NCPAP Definition of Brain Injury

National Library of Medicine - National Institute of Health - PubMed Article Abstract: Floppy infant syndrome - Review - On long-term follow up, cerebral palsy and mental retardation turn out to be the 2 most common causes of FIS. This review focuses on neuromuscular causes of FIS. With the advent of molecular diagnosis, a few conditions can be diagnosed by DNA analysis of the peripheral lymphocytes (myotonic dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy); however, for the most part, electrodiagnostic studies and muscle biopsy remain as essential diagnostic tools for FIS.